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Distance from Kolkata to Shiraz

Straight line

3,654 km
2,270 mi · 1,973 NM

By road

4,681 km
2,909 mi

Travel time

57 h 12 min
flight ≈ 5 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Shiraz?

Kolkata (India) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 3,654 km in a straight line, that is 2,270 miles or 1,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Shiraz is 4,681 km (2,909 miles), about 57 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Shiraz lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from India into Iran. The halfway point is at 27.2271°, 71.0056°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kolkata from Shiraz?

By road it is 4,681 km (2,909 miles) from Kolkata to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 3,654 km (2,270 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Shiraz?

About 57 h 12 min on the fastest route (4,681 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Kolkata?

Shiraz is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.